How To Play Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine - Guitar Tutorial

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[@blahblaahblaaah]

Just read that Bill has passed away so decided to come and learn this song. Feels fitting RIP Bill

[@MrColtux]

Same man, it's a rainy cloudy day and there really ain't no sunshine when he's gone.

[@sickskaterkid01]

@@MrColtux I can't tell if it's raining, I'm trapped inside... ya know, corona. RIP Mr. Withers, you gave us many songs of clarity for moments like now, rest well.

[@mikefabian2560]

Same here, I should have learned this long ago. Great song

[@jessicacosiguitar]

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[@braxtonarmstrong6105]

As did I... May he rest in peace

[@lisandromartin4758]

RIP BILL WITHERS His music will forever be in all our hearts. Such a sad day.

[@jessicacosiguitar]

True :(

[@andrewfrancis9133]

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[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

I'm going to cover this and alter the first line to "ain't no sunshine now hes gone..."

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

RIP. This is how I first found Bill.. I'm 26 but I got severely burned at age 11 in a gas fire and spent over 3 months in UVA burn ward. With several massive surgeries and skin graphs. During that time the doctors reluctantly allowed my dad to bring his guitar in to play and stuff. But my mom brought me a box of her old teenager stuff. It was mostly old vinyl records. And she told me about them individually, but of course we had no way to play them. But she said that she thought I would like Witherseven though at that time I was a metal head.. After I was allowed to go home I have metal rebar going through me and was bandaged up so much I literally had to "sleep" in a chair. And she then found her old record player. The very first album I ever heard on vinyl was a Greatest Hits of Bill Withers. I loved it so much. Anyways, I remember that so well. Bill really helped me get through the hardest time in my life so far. I honestly think those albums and Bill Withers specifically help me more than the oxycontin to ease my pain. I knew how to play this already, but needed a refresher. Thanks again to you Marty, i owe alot to him as well. This death hit me hard. I feel like in my cover, I should alter the lyrics to "ain't no sunshine now hes gone.."

[@quinny3895]

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[@adelesanteiu4427]

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[@stevepeck8397]

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[@chrisribeiro5431]

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@robbybaby1200 yeah man this video isn't very informative

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[@AkademickC]

Hey, I really struggle to figure out the strumming pattern for this song. Is there a separate video for this?

[@stevensonchambers5577]

Bill Withers has been one of my favorite artists since childhood. I loved your Lovely Day guitar lesson, and now I can easily learn this song to honor a legend

[@christyannaboling7954]

RIP Bill Withers amazing talent and great voice. This is my next song to learn and u definitely make it easier to learn guitar, so thank u Marty

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[@renehernandez9207]

I have to say that after trying once and giving up, I finally got it. 2 months learning. I have to tell you Marty you rock. I have always loved this song but now love it a lot more. Thank you.

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Thanks Dustin!

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[@NER1922]

Thanks Marty, nice song to play on guitar. Great job.

[@MartyMusic]

Thank you Nestor!!

[@jamesbertling8719]

Hey Marty, Do you know how to turn a duck into an R & B singer? Put it in the oven until its bill withers. Thanks for everything!

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[@darcywilson4816]

Saturday night live

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[@markneath7555]

GAD. My dad used to tell this!

[@jbs6017]

Billy Levy It's called "Humor" lol peace.

[@debraluskey]

I have been learning guitar from you since 2011. Thank you for your easy explanations and demonstrations!!! Ain’t No Sunshine is another great tutorial! Thanks!

[@Tom-sk3sw]

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Marty I’ve finally got to sing and play with a band and they asked me to be the lead singer!! Oh the feeling was soo wonderful and unexpected that’s the amazing part

[@mattstucky5837]

I'm new to guitar playing and have used your lessons as a great way to build knowledge on different strumming, plucking, and strumming styles (along with new chords with each lesson). I have to say that as much as I enjoy most of them, this one seemed more rushed then usual and less step-by-step. There definitely isn't a lot to the song, which I get, but instead of pausing to practice a few things before starting up, I have to jump around a lot in this one to learn each piece. I do appreciate everything you have put on KZbin and your website, so by no means am I putting your help down. I just wish this one was a little more focused to educationa nd less to your playing the song.

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Even 5 years later always appreciate your walk throughs!

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Hello Marty, Just wanted to leave a comment giving thanks. I started just like everyone else...a complete noob! Your tutorials have helped me tremendously! Without ever taking a single lesson I am now (2 years later) to the point where I can easily pick up most songs within ten to twenty minutes. Keep the tutorials coming Marty!

[@rafaeljoguer1949]

Uau cara, você é o máximo! Ensina de uma maneira muito fácil de entender! Mesmo sem saber seu idioma consegui aprender perfeitamente! Parabéns continue assim, me desculpa por ter lhe obrigado a usar o google tradutor! Abraço de um brasileiro!

[@williambresinski6706]

great job marty. keep on strumming.

[@MartyMusic]

I really appreciate that William! Thanks so much for supporting me right here at "MartyMusic" more brand new videos almost every day!

[@richardkoenig4308]

His song played through the best times of my life , thanks Bill !

[@bill-fugetaboutit]

Thanks for the awesome lessons, Marty! Clear instructions and easy to follow. Keep it up!

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[@moritzwitte3619]

Great job here with Marty Music man, thank you! Could you teach us the john mayer version of this epic song?

[@TheSaubzable]

Ain't no sunshine is my favourite song of all time. R. I. P Bill. Thank you.

[@paulcorreia6742]

Tks. Marty, you make playing strings, and songs i never thought i could play easy, awesome man, tks. Again, keep up the good work*****

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Easily the best guitar teacher on KZbin. Keep on playin' Marty!!

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[@eclectus7006]

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[@aaronzoom479]

The pace felt a bit too fast, it would've helped as well to have the chords on screem for beginners. I'm a beginner myself and cant seem to play this song finger style.

[@myprettyselena]

You can just smoothly strum this with a pick. Just make sure you get the strum and rhythm in the r&b style. What makes the song is the bass line E,G,A. The bridge is Em Dm then back to Am...

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[@rodneyallen5003]

Greetings Marty, I have a HUGE request for a tutorial lesson as I’m not finding a decent one anywhere on KZbin. This is a song that almost anyone will recognize and I find it’s one that a solo artist could really have some fun with a live audience. Ok, here’s my request and it’s a doozy ! Could you please create a finger-style tutorial for the Pink Panther Theme song in the Harry Mancini style ? This will be a bit of a challenge for me but so worth the effort as it will raise my playing abilities along with knowing how to play such a great tune ! Thanks in advance

[@patcahaney9899]

you should sing in more of your lessons is good learning tool to show where you are in the song

[@McDonaldKeith]

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[@TheVatonaught]

Thanks for the help with this song and Bill Wither's feel on guitar.

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Can you do a lesson on Time of the Preacher by Willie Nelson

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That ''Lukas Graham ''7 years'' killed me xD

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[@myprettyselena]

Marty TY for reminding me about this great old song. Its so smooth and easy to play, WOW!!!!!

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i think anyone thinking about picking a guitar up no matter what age u r btw, i will always recommend Marty great teacher for begginner/intermediate, once you have a few lessons out the way that spark of creativity ignites and there's no limits i know we all put immense pressure on ourselves as musicians whether you can play 3 chords or 300 u r by definition a musician don't let anyone tell you otherwise, if i could give sound advice i would tell a young guitarist not age related either, to go bk to where it started is the blues, no matter what genre of music you plan on pursuing stick a Robert Johnson record on or rl Burnside Mississippi hillside country blues obviously Robert was Delta blues and was taught by an old timer by the name of Ike vennaman if i have the name correct I'm not one for googling info there's a ancient script they call books that the upcoming generation do not and will not use, devil blues great myth tho, I've just realised i had more to say Han I thought, I'm getting old you see lol gracefully

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does it say at 1:15 "Lukas Graham "7 years"" on anyone else's screen??

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Not on my screen. I think it's only in yours.

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[@ralfiii]

Thanks Marty! Even though you didn't explain a lot, there's a lot to watch and with a bit of reverse-reverse-reverse I learned a lot. Best tutorial on this song I've found.

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Could upload some Tenacious D stuff Marty? Thanks!

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Davis Wood beezleboss 😄👍

[@jackvon7416]

I’m not sure if you’ve already done this one, but my request is “you don’t mess around with Jim” by Jim Croce. .

[@mosierboy3631]

DUUUDE!! So helpful! So simple! Thank you for dropping your knowledge on this tune!

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Ha ha thanks my friend@!!!!

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Best teacher ive seen.❤. Please dont stop teaching! I rely on you when i want to learn a tune......your the best Marty.🎉😮

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[@hwardakify]

I know you are not a signer, but just saying the words as you play would have been very helpful.

[@artiefufkin3292]

Good lesson. Though why not teach the way he plays it? Its no harder and sounds like the record.

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Another perfect & new Marty lesson .... always such a treat .... many thanks !

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Didnt know jonah hill could play the guitar

[@Lena-sf8pt]

This was a messy and confusing tutorial. Very chopped up

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Marty, I play classical , and enjoy learning on folk guitar and singing, that’s when the bourbon comes in. Video was excel. Easy to understand and variations appreciated!!!!

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I can tell you really jam out to this song with the freedom you play this song with. Just pure jammin. You play it beautifully

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Great lesson. The first song I can play from beginning to finish. Thanks a million Marty!! :)

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Thanks for the "easy" options and detailed instructions!

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[@jorgedoering6952]

Very cool and really nice you give 2 options... Cheers! Congrats for your excellent tutorials...

[@gregvanheel375]

Thanks so much! Especially for the easier version for us beginners and breaking down the strum pattern!

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Most of my song i play i learned from Marty ! You rock dude and we appreciate you as well, sending good vibes and positive energy from Slovenia !

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I just came across some of your videos and i very much enjoy your style of teaching.

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Great teaching techniques and solid chops!!

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[@tysonion01]

That was fantastic. I'm gonna have to watch it a dozen more times, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. Thanks.

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I just learned this song and wanted to hear how you play it. Very soulful! 🤘🏻 As always thanx Marty! ☯️

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Awesome! thanks for sharing Marty... This is one of my favorites too! I was playing it in no time thanks to your lesson!

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Thanks Marty. Great tutorial on this classic song. I’ll definitely try to master this one.

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Gotta tell ya! I watched three or more of your videos and I been picking up these songs like nobodys business. Thanks a lot and keep up the great work!

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One of my favorites. Got the bass down and now the guitar.

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